Foil Stamping With Heat Embosser?

[mmcoon]

Hi all,

I bought a Heat Embosser from LW Leathers-

https://www.etsy.com/listing/112736766/electric-branding-iron-for-leather-wood?ref=shop_home_feat_1

and am wondering if anyone has had luck foil stamping with it?

If so, what are the tips/tricks to it?

Any help will be much appreciated!

Mandy

[ConradPark]

No problem to do that, you'll need some foil and maybe a temperature controller if you don't already have that. There are several bookbinding forums and YouTube videos that already explain this in detail, much better than would be explained in a few sentences here. Also actual trial and error, helps. Google and you'll find your answer.

[mmcoon]

Thank you!

[mmcoon]

Has anyone tried a machine like this?

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/PVC-CARD-HOT-FOIL-STAMPING-MACHINE/32260558546.html

[mmcoon]

The price is obviously quite low, so maybe it's too good to be true? There are several similar ones on ebay as well....

I will be using it to stamp leather for handbags, so I need something high quality...

[Nuttish]

Has anyone tried a machine like this?

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/PVC-CARD-HOT-FOIL-STAMPING-MACHINE/32260558546.html

Yes. I purchased that exact machine for $209 delivered on eBay. It's unsafe garbage.

I just uploaded pics to my post about the machine here — http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=63096&p=416089

[mmcoon]

Yes. I purchased that exact machine for $209 delivered on eBay. It's unsafe garbage.

I just uploaded pics to my post about the machine here — http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=63096&p=416089

Wow! Yes, looks awful! Thanks for sharing!

I guess I should look for a used Kingsley on ebay then...

[Northmount]

Here is a link with some valuable info if you are going to buy a hot foil press. http://www.ebay.com/gds/BUYING-A-HOT-STAMP-MACHINE-/10000000000751965/g.html

I picked up a "Goldmark" press a few months ago for about $250. Had only been demonstrated. Came with several rolls of foil, several sets of type, all accessories, box full of pencils, napkins, business cards. Turns out it is a Howard press, just re-labeled. Youngest son had a Kingsley press and printed business cards and such while in jr and sr high school. Gave it away because no one was using it, then last year decided to get one again to be able to print my makers mark on chrome tanned leather.

So check all your local sources of second hand goods to see what is out there. Some good deals. Note that Kingsley is no longer in this business, so be cautious, make sure it is in good working order before you pay.

Tom

[biglew]

if you want to do it right try a kwikprint one.....

http://www.kwik-print.com

[mmcoon]

Here is a link with some valuable info if you are going to buy a hot foil press. http://www.ebay.com/gds/BUYING-A-HOT-STAMP-MACHINE-/10000000000751965/g.html

I picked up a "Goldmark" press a few months ago for about $250. Had only been demonstrated. Came with several rolls of foil, several sets of type, all accessories, box full of pencils, napkins, business cards. Turns out it is a Howard press, just re-labeled. Youngest son had a Kingsley press and printed business cards and such while in jr and sr high school. Gave it away because no one was using it, then last year decided to get one again to be able to print my makers mark on chrome tanned leather.

So check all your local sources of second hand goods to see what is out there. Some good deals. Note that Kingsley is no longer in this business, so be cautious, make sure it is in good working order before you pay.

Tom

Thanks for the info!

Are you happy with the Goldmark/Howard unit?